Benzene Incident, Urine (OSHA) Test (0542U)
| Analysis Code |
0542U |
| Test Name |
Benzene Incident, Urine (OSHA) |
| Test Includes |
Phenol (Specific Gravity corrected) [GC], Phenol [GC], Specific Gravity [Refractometer] |
| Purpose |
Occupational Exposure Incident. Expedited reporting based on OSHA required guidelines. |
| Category |
Environmental/Occupation Toxin |
| Method(s) |
Gas Chromatography (GC)
Refractometer (REF) |
| Specimen Requirements |
3 mL Urine |
| Transport Temperature |
Refrigerated |
| Specimen Container |
Plastic container (preservative-free) |
| Special Handling |
Collect sample at end of shift. Samples must include collection date/time and be received at NMS Labs within 48 hrs of collection.
Samples preserved with Benzoic Acid are unsuitable for analysis. Preservative-free Urine samples are recommended. |
| Light Protection Required |
Not Required |
| Stability |
Room Temperature: 4 day(s)
Refrigerated: 7 day(s)
Frozen (-20 °C): 14 day(s) |
| Rejection Criteria |
Received Room Temperature. |
| Day(s) Test Set-up |
[GC] Monday-Sunday 1 day
[Refractometer] Monday-Sunday 2nd Shift 1 day |
| Suggested CPT Code |
[GC] 84600
[Refractometer] 81002 |
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